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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc

L18 XANMOT history

L18 XAN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 112,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L18 XAN black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,251 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XAN was last recorded at 112,251 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,041 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,210 miles
Average per year
7,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,251 miles
  • 2025 – 108,041 miles
  • 2024 – 101,429 miles
  • 2023 – 96,787 miles
  • 2022 – 91,449 miles
  • 2021 – 87,018 miles
  • 2020 – 82,949 miles
  • 2019 – 75,304 miles
  • 2018 – 65,995 miles
  • 2016 – 48,417 miles
  • 2015 – 38,655 miles
  • 2014 – 27,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,251 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    758037037901
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,251 miles (+4,210)1 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    867217608847
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,041 miles (+6,612)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    417972047764
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass101,429 miles (+4,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    832438413204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot seepage of grease

  5. Pass96,787 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    188714345890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,449 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,449 miles
    Test number
    292004830310
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  7. Pass87,018 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,018 miles
    Test number
    367662917089
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail87,017 miles (+4,068)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    659989396932
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass82,949 miles (+7,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    698158967737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly

  10. Pass75,304 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    318860209692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    566666099995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail65,995 miles (+17,578)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    602980008100
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,417 miles (+9,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    886483673409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass38,655 miles (+11,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,655 miles
    Test number
    451644398947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,441 miles
    Test number
    277655714372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 XAN

Does L18 XAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XAN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 XAN?
The MOT on L18 XAN is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 XAN done?
L18 XAN was recorded at 112,251 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,231 miles a year.
Has L18 XAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XAN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 XAN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 XAN find?
L18 XAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but not split; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective faded; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak, and 1 more.

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